September 10, 2006

Parents of Students
Grade 11, Class C
Maxwell Park Secondary School

Dear Parents of 11C Students:

As the new school year gets underway it is timely to send you the guidelines and procedures that will
be followed this year at Maxwell Park School with respect to homework and unplanned absences.

Uncompleted Class Work

If your child does not complete his/her school work in class, I may require that it be completed at
home. In such cases I will send you a special "Classwork at Home" form that will explain what work
was not completed in class, and why. I ask you to please sign the bottom portion of that form where
indicated, and have your child return it to me when they hand-in the completed work. This will help
distinguish incomplete seatwork from regular homework.

Uncompleted Homework
Repeated failure to complete homework may result in the issuance of an Academic Notice. In
accordance with school policy, Academic Notices always require a meeting with the parent and
administration. If I send such a notice to you, it will request that you telephone me as soon as possible
so that we can set up a meeting involving you the parents, me the teacher involved, and the vice-
principal.

Missed Homework Due to Absence

Excused absences: Students who are absent due to illness have three days for each full day missed to
make up school work that was missed (after he/she returns to school). Students are responsible for
completion of all missed schoolwork or they will receive a grade of zero ("0") on any quizzes, tests,
projects or assignments missed. If your child is absent more than two days and you would like to pick
up any missed homework assignments, please telephone the school office at 245-7645 to make
arrangements.

Unexcused Absences: Classwork and homework missed due to planned or voluntary absence must be
completed and handed-in on the day of return to school. Parents and students must secure assignments
in advance of such absences and should inform me in writing at least one week in advance of the
planned absence.

Illness At School
Students who appear to become ill during the school day will be sent to the office and a determination
will be made by the school nurse whether or not a child should be sent home. If deemed necessary to
send the child home, parents will be telephoned at home or at work to make arrangements for pick-up.

I would ask you to please review and take note of the above guidelines and procedures so that we may
work together in providing the best possible educational experience for your child this year.

If you have any questions or comments please feel free to call the office at 245-7645 and leave a
message for me and I will contact you as soon as possible to discuss your concerns.

Yours truly,

Antonio Vargas